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Exploring Trails with Bike Trailers: Tips for a Family-Friendly Adventure
May 06, 2024
Bike Trailers Tips can enhance your journey, providing a safe and convenient means to transport your little ones, pets or cargo.
2 people taking selfie with cargo bikes | Photo courtesy of Burley
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Ohio’s Wolf Creek Trail
May 03, 2024
Dayton’s Wolf Creek Trail is just over 16 miles and runs northwest from the city’s downtown to nearly the Indiana border.
Ohio's Wolf Creek Trail at the Brookville Station | Photo courtesy Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
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10 Unique Lodgings Along the Great American Rail-Trail
April 15, 2024
We highlight lodging along the Great American Rail-Trail, and history buffs can find more from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Washington's Iron Horse Inn Bed and Breakfast is located adjacent to the Cle Elum Depot along the Great American Rail-Trail | Photo courtesy Iron Horse Inn Bed and Breakfast
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You Can Get to These Eco-Friendly Stadiums by Trail
April 08, 2024
These stadiums are eco-friendly champs, but they also encourage fans to reduce their carbon footprint by getting to the games via trails.
Participants on an Urban AdvenTours ride reach Boston's TD Garden | Photo courtesy Urban AdvenTours
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Elements of Gold: Michigan’s Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Is a Special Place for All Seasons
April 08, 2024
The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail is like a gold standard for the quality of the trail and the upkeep and something people can enjoy all the time.
The Tridge along the 30-mile Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Michigan | Photo by Cory Matteson
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Rail-Trail Running for Beginners
April 04, 2024
Rail-trails offer a fantastic option for a beginning running program. Since they’re mostly off road, you don’t have to worry about cars.
Trail runners in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Allison Abruscato
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Georgia’s Cricket Frog Trail
April 04, 2024
The Cricket Frog Trail passes north of Covington Square and twists through miles of woods and scenic farmland before reaching Mansfield.
Group bike ride along Georgia's Cricket Frog Trail | Photo courtesy Newton Trails, Inc.
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Five Far-Out Trails for Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse
March 20, 2024
During the celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth. Here are five trails to view this phenomenon.
Getting ready to view the total eclipse in 2017 | Photo by Scott Stark
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Five Reasons to Get Outside on Trails This Spring
March 20, 2024
On Celebrate Trails Day, RTC calls on America to walk, bike and be active outside to showcase the joy and impact of trails.
Celebrate Trails Day 2024 photo courtesy RTC
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Seven Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on the Trails
March 13, 2024
To help make your family biking adventures more enjoyable, here are seven creative ideas to keep kids entertained while cruising the trails.
Child on Strider bike - Photo courtesy of Strider Bikes